Announced by President von der Leyen on 9 February in Vilnius during the Baltic Energy Independence Day, the Joint Communication introduces a range of measures to bolster the resilience of this critical infrastructure, addressing prevention, detection, response, recovery, and deterrence.
Communication cables connect several Member States to one another, link islands to the EU mainland, and connect the EU to the rest of the world, carrying 99% of inter-continental internet traffic. Subsea electricity cables facilitate the integration of Member States' electricity markets, strengthen their security of supply, and deliver offshore renewable energy to the mainland. However, in recent weeks and months, submarine cables incidents have risked causing severe disruptions in essential functions and services in the EU, impacting the daily lives of EU citizens. This initiative responds directly to these threats.
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